Android Updates Basic Question

klendathu · 15-11-2013, 08:02

Hi all

I've found a brand new Galaxy S3 at a price that's sensational . I realise this is last years phone , and it runs 4.0 ICS according to the blurb .

How would I go about updating the software to a later version of Android ( Jelly Bean 4.1 or .2 ) ?

Its unlocked and UK version . Would it even be eligible for updates ?

Thanks

PollyPerm · 15-11-2013, 09:08

The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched.

If it's unbranded, it should receive the updates as soon as Samsung release them - including 4.4 at some point according to reports. If it's a network branded handset (can still be unlocked, but branded), then it's down to the network to release the newer version - although I believe most are in the process of rolling out 4.3 too.

klendathu · 15-11-2013, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by PollyPerm

The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched.

If it's unbranded, it should receive the updates as soon as Samsung release them - including 4.4 at some point according to reports. If it's a network branded handset (can still be unlocked, but branded), then it's down to the network to release the newer version - although I believe most are in the process of rolling out 4.3 too.

Thanks

Mark Smith · 15-11-2013, 15:19

My S3 never had 4.2, it went straight from 4.1.2 to 4.3.

4.3 is quite a bit different, and mine got a very annoying notification bug which I've only just worked out how to fix.

qasdfdsaq · 15-11-2013, 16:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by PollyPerm

The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched.

Ermm, no, it'll be 4.1. 4.2 for the S3 never existed (publicly)

15-11-2013, 08:02	#1
klendathu Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10,726	Android Updates Basic Question Hi all I've found a brand new Galaxy S3 at a price that's sensational . I realise this is last years phone , and it runs 4.0 ICS according to the blurb . How would I go about updating the software to a later version of Android ( Jelly Bean 4.1 or .2 ) ? Its unlocked and UK version . Would it even be eligible for updates ? Thanks

15-11-2013, 09:08	#2
PollyPerm Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 72	The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched. If it's unbranded, it should receive the updates as soon as Samsung release them - including 4.4 at some point according to reports. If it's a network branded handset (can still be unlocked, but branded), then it's down to the network to release the newer version - although I believe most are in the process of rolling out 4.3 too.

15-11-2013, 09:46	#3
klendathu Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 10,726	Quote: Originally Posted by PollyPerm The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched. If it's unbranded, it should receive the updates as soon as Samsung release them - including 4.4 at some point according to reports. If it's a network branded handset (can still be unlocked, but branded), then it's down to the network to release the newer version - although I believe most are in the process of rolling out 4.3 too. Thanks

15-11-2013, 15:19	#4
Mark Smith Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Norfolk/Suffolk Posts: 2,192	My S3 never had 4.2, it went straight from 4.1.2 to 4.3. 4.3 is quite a bit different, and mine got a very annoying notification bug which I've only just worked out how to fix.

15-11-2013, 16:08	#5
qasdfdsaq Inactive Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,286	Quote: Originally Posted by PollyPerm The S3 is currently receiving Android 4.3, but there are lots of reported issues. If it's a new phone, it's likely to ship with 4.2 at this point. For some reason, they always advertise it at the version that it had on it when it launched. Ermm, no, it'll be 4.1. 4.2 for the S3 never existed (publicly)

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